Erik OBrien

I will calculate my water footprint and look for a few ways I can reduce consumption or waste.

I will spend 30 minutes learning about these SDGs.

I will spend 30 minutes learning about water justice and find out how I can get involved in local initiatives.

I will enjoy 5 meatless meal(s) and/or 2 vegan meal(s) each day this week.

I will visit ewg.org to learn about and use their Clean 15 and Dirty Dozen produce lists.

Of nearly 44 million U.S. renter households in 2019, more than 45% paid rent equal to 30% or more of their gross household income. I will spend 30 minutes learning about a renters bill of rights and affordable housing.

Throughout the day I will track my purchases and then research the companies making these goods.

I will spend 15 minutes learning about equitable food access and how I can advocate for healthy and fresh food in my region.

I will spend 10 minutes each day studying the toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies, personal care, and pet products around my home.

I will replace 30 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside exercising, enjoying the sunrise/sunset, gardening, journaling, or practicing gratitude for nature.

I will use the communication methods I read about to practice effective, compassionate, and nonviolent communication with someone I interact with regularly (i.e., my roommate, parents, co-worker, partner, classmates, or children).

I will calculate the carbon emissions associated with my household and consider how lifestyle changes could reduce the carbon footprint and impacts on the environment.